Therapy

Therapy

Pediatric Movement Center provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and nutrition therapy in a play-based, movement atmosphere. Therapy is for children of all ages and abilities.

Speech Therapy


Speech Language Pathologists (SLP’s) assess and treat children with speech, language, communication and feeding/swallowing difficulties including articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, stuttering/fluency disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, social communication disorders, and feeding/swallowing disorders. Our play-based therapy interventions are fun and engaging, which makes learning fun for your child. Learn more about our speech therapy services!

Physical Therapy


Our physical therapists can help children reduce pain and improve or restore mobility, order durable medical equipment including specialized seating and wheelchairs, and collaborate with other medical professionals to order custom orthotics. Our therapists treat gross motor and strength deficits and assess activities such as walking, running, sitting, and balancing. Using exercise and play as treatment tools, our physical therapists tailor their treatment plan to maximize each child’s gross motor function. Learn more about our physical therapy services!

Occupational Therapy


Our Occupational therapists (OT’s) help children participate in the activities they want and need to do everyday. OT’s will evaluate children’s visual-perceptual skills, sensory skills, motor skills and coordination. Our play-based therapy interventions can treat a variety of conditions and help improve a child’s ability to perform their daily activities. Learn more about our occupational therapy services!

Nutrition Therapy


Our registered dietitian (RD) services provide medical nutrition therapy and general nutrition counseling. An RD can help with a variety of challenges such as: picky eating, nutrition for athletes, creating healthy eating habits, navigating food allergies/sensitivities, weight loss/weight gain and specific medical concerns. Ways that a registered dietitian can help you include: personalized nutrition approach to help meet your specific needs; will provide education and guidance for what concerns you the most, and provide ideas for expanding food choices. Learn more about our nutrition therapy services!


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Insurances

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*Coverage varies by plan, exceptions may apply

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Billing Manager

301.739.5437 x 105 - Tiffany


Frederick Therapy Clients

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Hagerstown Therapy Clients

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301.739.5437 x 112 - Taylor


Questions About Statements

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you provide behavioral therapy?

    At this time, the pediatric movement center does not offer behavioral therapy services for pediatric clients.


  • Can someone other than a parent bring a child to therapy?

    Absolutely-please make sure to note any individuals who are or or not permitted to transport a child and if you give permission to therapists to discuss the treatment session with them.

  • Do I need a prescription for therapy services?

    We do require a prescription/order from your pediatrician or specialist for therapy services. This applies even to those insurances that don't require a formal referral. Our Patient Care Coordinators would be happy to help walk you through this process!

  • How do I cancel or reschedule an appointment

    All changes to appointments need to be communicated to our client services team via phone at 301-739-5437.

  • Who can I contact regarding a billing question?

    Billing Manager

    301.739.5437 x 105 - Tiffany


    Frederick Therapy Clients

    301.739.5437 x 105 - Tiffany


    Hagerstown Therapy Clients

    301.739.5437 x 106 - Heidi

    301.739.5437 x 112 - Taylor


    Questions About Statements 

    301.739.5437 x 105 - Tiffany


  • Can I self-schedule appointments?

    Yes! Take control of your child's therapy with easy self-scheduling. Current clients, enroll  in self-scheduling by texting "start" to 866-985-4321

Therapy Policies & Resources

The Pediatric Movement Center strives to provide quality treatment services for your child. Regular attendance is necessary to establish a positive treatment routine and to ensure progress is made toward your child’s goals. We want your family to view your child’s treatment appointment as a regularly scheduled event. In fairness to children currently waiting for services, please be advised of our updated attendance policy:


CANCELLATIONS (with 24 hour + notice)

3 cancelled appointments within 2 months that have not been rescheduled will result in your recurring weekly appointments being removed from the schedule. This means you will be required to call the PMC office or schedule your appointment online through our website and schedule on a week-to-week basis. Limited appointment times may be available as our schedule fills up quickly.


NO-SHOW (no show or less than 4 hour notice)

There will be a $35.00 charge for any no-show appointments added to your patient account balance. 

1 No-show appointment within 2 months, warning provided by PMC staff.

2 No-show appointments withint 2 months will result in your recurring weekly appointments being removed from the schedule. This means you will be required to call the PMC office or schedule your appointment online through our website and schedule on a week-to-week basis. Limited appointment times may be available as our schedules fill up quickly. 


RESCHEDUES

The Pediatric Movement Center will require a schedule change if 3 or more appointments on the same day/time in a 6-week period are rescheduled.


TARDINESS ACTION/FEE

Consistent tardiness of 10 or more minutes

for scheduled appointments may result in your recurring weekly appointments being removed from the schedule. This means you will be required to call the PMC office or schedule your appointment online through our website and schedule on a week-to-week basis. Limited appointment times may be available as our schedules fill up quickly.


The Pediatric Movement Center will be closed in all locations to observe the following holidays. 


• New Year’s Day

• MLK Day

• Presidents' Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day


The Pediatric Movement Center is a multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy clinic. Due to the medical needs of our

clients and in consideration of health of our staff/therapist, we require that parents/caregivers cancel treatment

sessions for the following reasons:


• Illness symptoms within the last 24 hours

• Fever: child must be fever free (no temperature greater than 101 degrees) for the last 24 hours

• Diarrhea: Five or more loose, watery stools within 24 hours

• Vomiting within the last 24 hours

• Sore throat or difficulty swallowing

• Rash or spots on skin; ringworm infection

• Severe itching

• Mouth sores

• Eye discharge

• Unusual nasal discharge

• Uncontrolled coughing

• Difficulty breathing, wheezing

• Wounds that are not properly covered


SOILED CLOTHING

If you child has child has urinated or defecated in their clothing during a treatment session and does not have a proper change of clothes, the session will be ended at that time.


HEAD LICE

The Pediatric Movement Center supports the Head Lice Policy of the American Association of Pediatrics. If you know your child has live crawling head lice, begin a treatment to kill live lice before coming to therapy. We advise seeking professional care of lice and nit removal. Child must be cleared of nits and lice prior to returning to therapy clinic to support containment of lice and reduce risk of spreading to others and on therapy equipment.


In the case of inclement weather, PMC facilities will follow the weather delay closure decisions of the local county public school system in which each PMC clinic is located. All scheduled therapy appointments will be immediately converted to telehealth in an effort to maintain your child's plan of care. You will receive an email from the PMC team with a link to access the appointment. Appointment times may be adjusted to allow PMC staff to safely commute to and from the clinic in cases of delay or early closure. All patient cancelled therapy appointments are expected to be rescheduled in accordance with the PMC therapy attendance policy.


DELAY


If the local county public school system has a delayed start time, PMC clinics will open at 11:00am. All appointments prior to 11:00am will be convereted to telehealth.


CLOSES EARLY

If the local county public school system closes early, PMC will close at 1:00pm 

All scheduled patient appointments after to 1:00 pm will be  converted to telehealth visits. 


CLOSED FOR EVENING ACTIVITIES

If the local county public school system closes evening activities, PMC will close at 4:00pm. 

All scheduled patient appointments after 4:00 pm will be offered as telehealth visits. 


FULL CLOSURE

If the local county public school system is closed, PMC will be closed. 

All  appointments will be converted to telehealth. 




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